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The local civil servants in Macau are only allowed to enter the territory's casinos on the first three days of the Chinese new year.

Bird Rock (Craig yr Aderyn), near Tywyn is the only site in Europe where cormorants nest inland.

Goa, the former Portuguese colony on the west coast of India, has nearly a dozen discos, eight prominent art galleries, and nine museums.

Ever felt an urge to dine on rattlesnake meat? You can get it at Buffalo Bistro, an eatery in tiny Mount Carmel Junction, Utah.

White-painted rocks in Bamiyan, Afghanistan delineate paths that have been cleared of mines.

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Mt. Angel recently built the largest glockenspiel in the United States. Also hosts a Bavarian-style "Oktoberfest" complete with traditional German bands every September (de-outline, wait for September, 2008 dates are Sep.11-14)

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Menton Fête du Citron: There's a lemon party and you're invited! Lemon-related festivities over several days in February. (wait for Feb)